Sylvopastoral management and conservation of the middle spotted woodpecker at the south-western edge of its distribution range
Anthropogenic changes in forest structure threats the persistence of numerous organisms. In
Spain, Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica) forests are mainly subjected to three
sylvopastoral management systems which determine variations in the forest
structure:(i)“young forests” subjected to frequent disturbance by fires and clear-
cuttings;(ii)“Pyrenean oak dehesas”, subjected to a traditional sylvopastoral system
exclusive to Spain which favours the development of both old oaks and pasture;(iii) largely …
Spain, Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica) forests are mainly subjected to three
sylvopastoral management systems which determine variations in the forest
structure:(i)“young forests” subjected to frequent disturbance by fires and clear-
cuttings;(ii)“Pyrenean oak dehesas”, subjected to a traditional sylvopastoral system
exclusive to Spain which favours the development of both old oaks and pasture;(iii) largely …